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Conservation Reader
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Metadata
- Gutenberg ID
- 26935
- Title
- Conservation Reader
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Harold W. Fairbanks's 1920 educational text urges schools to instill conservation principles in children. It argues that preserving natural resources, forests, and wildlife is essential for future generations, emphasizing that public sentiment and education are the keys to halting environmental destruction.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Harold W. Fairbanks's *Conservation Reader* serves as an urgent plea to protect America's natural heritage, arguing that while early humans lived in harmony with nature, modern civilization has led to the reckless exploitation of resources. The book details how forests are wasted through careless logging, fires, and insect infestations, causing severe soil erosion and the loss of wildlife. Fairbanks contrasts the wasteful practices of American lumbermen with the careful stewardship found in Europe, urging a shift toward sustainable forestry where young trees are replanted as soon as mature ones are cut. The text highlights specific threats to the environment, such as the gypsy moth and chestnut blight, which are destroying native trees like the elm and chestnut. It calls for government intervention, the establishment of national parks, and bird refuges to safeguard species like the passenger pigeon and beaver, many of which are facing extinction. Fairbanks emphasizes that educating children to appreciate nature's beauty and value is the only way to ensure the survival of forests, soil, and wild creatures for future generations. He notes that while the West has lost less of its natural wealth than the East, both regions require immediate action to prevent a wood famine. Ultimately, the book posits that conservation is not merely about saving trees for lumber, but about preserving the soil, water, and the delicate balance of nature that supports all life.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26935.epub.noimages
- Local file path
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People
Authors
- Harold W. Fairbanks
Classification
Categories
- Natural resources
- Forests and forestry